This drama portrays the life of the 19th king of Goguryeo. Jumong, the founder of Goguryeo, establish Goguryeo with his Four Gods: Cheong-ryong (Blue Dragon), Baek-ho (White Tiger), Joo-jak (Phoenix), Hyeon-mu (symbolized as a turtle). The Japanese may know them as Seiryuu, Byakko, Suzaku, and Genbu. Jumong marries Soseono, who had a big part in the founding of Goguryeo. They have two sons, Onjo and Biryu. When the son of Jumong’s first wife came to Goguryeo in search of his father, and is named Crown Prince, Soseono takes her sons, Onjo and Biryu, South and establishs Baekje. This is how Baekje and Goguryeo were known as “brother countries”.

As time passed, the Four Gods secluded themselves from society and watched as Baekje and Goguryeo’s relationship worsened (worsened more mainly because Goguryeo’s king was killed in a battle between Baekje and Goguryeo).One day, Ju-ahn, “Hyeon-mu” of the Four Gods, sees two stars sour up into the sky. Since one came from the palace in Baekje, it predicted the birth of “Su”, later known as King Ah-shin. The other star came from Goguryeo, prophesizing the birth of Dam-deok, later known as Gwang Gae Toh Dae Wang.Realizing that his new master has come to the world, Ju-ahn awaits in the vast Manchuria with a young girl, Sujini, to see which of the two will be his master. Sujini was picked up as an orphan by Ju-ahn and considers Ju-ahn as her father.

Therefore, the story is on the Four Gods looking for their master, Gwang Gae Toh Dae Wang, who was an expert in tactics, the woman he loved (Sujini), who was also loved by the coldhearted King Ah-shin.

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This series I believed focus more on Jumong’s son named “Dam Deok”. As for me, I’m not into historical stuff …. but I’ve seen the clip and watch the drama online (eventhough I don’t understand Korean language) it looks good and interesting. So I’m looking forward to watch this series with english sub.

please get your facts straight! tae wang sa shin gi is not, in any way related to jumong the only connection they have is that this drama focuses on the life of the 19th king of goguryeo called Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo! and this is also a blend of fantasy and history so it’s completly different…!!!

I enjoyed the drama series eventhough the ending seems a bit ambiguous and sad. Bae Yong Jun is definitely a very skilled and smooth actor who covered his role very well in all aspects. He covered lots of subtle scenes and movement for his new co-star and that should be applauded. Of course, I praise Jih Ah(pardon me if I get the name wrong) who played Sujini well (being new in the industry). Some of the supporting cast are good eventhough 1 or 2 of them could be better. The sister of Sujini acts well but could be slightly better.

Personally, I find that it’s better than Jumong overall.

It’s a good movie eventhough it’s a bit ambiguous and heartbreaking at the end.

I really,really really love this movie and I couldn’t sleep because I keep on thinking on what will happen on the next episode. I really adore Lee Ji Ah as a new-born Korean Actress because she portrayed her character well that I even had a second thought if she really was Sujini. BYJ is great and he’s a very handsome guy ( I wish I could meet him someday). The over-all production of TWSSG is highly praised and I hope this movie will have another sequel, with Ms. Lee and Mr. BYJ as the main characters !!!!!